Bio

Welcome! I am a fourth year Master of Science student studying freshwater ecology at the University of Washington in the Olden Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab and Holtgrieve Ecosystem Ecology Lab. My research interests include freshwater ecosystem function and food web ecology. My current projects leverage naturally occurring variability in stable isotope composition of carbon and nitrogen to better understand how and why upper trophic levels use carbon from differing habitats. I am committed to practicing Open and Reproducible Science.

I am proudly from Madison, Wisconsin, but have called Seattle home since 2002. My highest motive for gaining the tools of a scientist are to use them to steward and conserve freshwater ecosystems.

Education

University of Washington | Seattle, WA

M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences | Summer 2021 (expected)

University of Washington | Seattle, WA

B.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences | June 2014

Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL

B.A. in Theology | May 2002

Experience

UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences | Research Scientist | July 2014 - August 2016

UW Department of Medicine | Program Operations Specialist | November 2006 - March 2014

45th St Clinic | Office Team Lead/Kids Get Care Coordinator | August 2003 - September 2005

Hobbies

I enjoy playing soccer, backpacking, hiking, and my book club.